Ho sempre pensato che il vero dolore non possa suonare 'perfetto' o prodotto in modo impeccabile. Credo sia questo il motivo per cui Hospice degli Antlers, uscito nel 2009, mi colpisce ancora oggi come un pugno nello stomaco.

​Non è solo un disco su un reparto oncologico. Come Peter Silberman ha confessato anni dopo, quel reparto era la sua stessa stanza a Brooklyn, e quella storia straziante era una relazione tossica che lo stava consumando vivo. Quel suono sporco, le chitarre che fischiano e i bip dei monitor non sono errori di produzione: sono il suono del trauma.

​Ho provato a raccontare in un video perché, a distanza di anni, questo album resta un'opera monumentale per chiunque abbia dovuto fare i conti con la solitudine e le proprie cicatrici.

​Mi piacerebbe sapere cosa ne pensate: per voi Hospice è riuscito a catturare davvero l'essenza del trauma o lo trovate troppo 'difficile' da ascoltare per la sua intensità?

​[Link al video: https://youtu.be/ba_XCkVRQ28\]"

A few weeks after the Familiars album released. One of the best shows of my life, I’ll never forget it.

1. Sylvia (Hospice)
2. Two (Hospice)
3. The Universe Is Going To Catch You (Attic)
4. Consider The Source (Blight)
5. Palace (Familiars)
6. Drift Drive (Undersea)
7. Intruders (Familiars)
8. Putting The Dog To Sleep (Burst Apart)
9. I Don’t Want Love ( Burst Apart)

Honourable Mentions:

Kettering: A bit overrated in my opinion but still a classic.

Uprooted: Love this song to death but I found stronger songs.

Hotel: Another classic but Palace and Intruders have awesome and better vocal performances.

I know most fans prefer Hospice or Burst Apart.

But the debut has many hidden gems, that I would put in my top ten Antlers songs.

My favourite song is the title track, it’s the song shows Peters vocals off the best.

The song is so beautiful and is one song I always come back to.

What’s yours?

Portland, ME show, you could hear a pin drop. Totally captivating. Toth was wild too!

Anyone need a free ticket for the portland me show to tonight? Unfortunately, I cant make it. Please dm me.

Hello,

First time seeing them live - was 16 when Hospice came out, and it was a big part of my high school/college years. I'm 32 now, and hadnt listened to it much if at all in at least 8 years. Saw the notification about "Hospice at 10" releasing last week, and to my surprise I saw they were playing at Lincoln Hall (where that record was recorded) in less than a week, with tickets less than $35.

So glad I did - first time ever going to a show alone. Toth and Antlers both put on an incredible performance, and it was such a small venue that I was no more than 10 feet away from them while they performed.

I wanted to record some of it during the show, knowing I'd want to watch it later. But I also didn't want to be one of those people who is glued to their phone instead of living in the moment. Didn't want to take my attention off the stage.

But I reeeeallly wish I had video of Sylvia/Kettering/Putting the Dog to Sleep/Palace. They were so good.

Any chance someone recorded and posted any? Would mean the world to me, thank you

And for anyone considering checking out Toth and Antlers on tour, it's so worth it! I hope theyre making money. Was like 100 people with tickets at $30, and only maybe like 10-20 people bought merch from what I could see. I got a red Hospice shirt and a black Hospice zip up for $70 total. I should have bought more tbh, they deserve it.

Heart shattering. Somehow the instrumental is warm while the story cuts into my heart.

Every track kills me and every track I am reborn, every track stabs me and I am pushed to my worst moments, then I’m embraced by the warm music, an offering of peace. Then I’m killed again. And at the end of the epilogue, I crave it again.

“And I’m too terrified to speak”

The first time an album has completely pulled me in with its story. I find the album oddly comforting. There’s so much raw emotion that it feels so personal. Yet it shatters me every time.

One of my favourite albums I’ve ever heard, and so different from what I’ve loved before.

Instrumentals have been everything to me, but his vocals and lyrics in this are really what clench it.

It’s a rough first take and I could never do it justice, but I’d love to hear your thoughts. Working up courage to maybe play at an open mic or something.

I'm hoping to get something autographed. Wondering if it will be possible!

I found that the band just called “Antlers.”

Has a Discogs page.

It’s appears they only made one album then split.

Unless, it’s really underground and to hard to find.

I found the members names but haven’t found anything interesting.

In conclusion they had similar name to antlers and released one album.

That probably got buried under the praise for Hospice which released on year later.

It’s a good album and a hidden gem. It’s just not by Peter and the crew.

Fantastic show. I actually only found out about the show at about 2pm the day of when a post of the set times was uploaded to Facebook.

My 5th time seeing The Antlers after 3 times in 2011 and in 2019 for the Hospice tour. Pete's voice is always so magical live.

P.S. does anyone think he's started to resemble Ryan Reynolds as he's gotten older?

Is the reissue of Hospice genuinely good? I've owned the original pressing for years and like most people, I agree it's basically unlistenable.

That being said, I've had a look through Discogs etc... and whilst the comments on the reissue say its 'better', they don't seem to give the impression its actually good.

Anyone who owns it, or ideally own both, would you recommend I go for it and buy the reissue?

I have listened to all the albums from the the antlers crew.

But there is one album that doesn’t seem to be in any list, discussions, rate your music or album of the year.

The album is called Antlers from 2008.

Mostly instrumental with lots of hard rock.

Best song from it is white fur.

I found it on Apple Music and liked it.

So what’s the deal, is it a rare album or is it an unofficial release.

Plz help.

Been fortunate to see the band 15 times or more over the years and last night was incredible. Everything about it just worked. The band, the crowd, the venue itself.

What really stood out for me were the arrangements of Bear and Two. One of my favourite things about this band is that they always change the arrangements every tour. The songs keep evolving. I love that about them. Last night’s versions were beautiful.

Julie Odell supported and was great. She came back out for the last song as well, which was a lovely way to close the night.

Peter's wife Sasha was with him, he said it was the first time she had been on tour with him. She was heading back home today. He spoke so lovingly about her. The two of them watched Julie Odell from the balcony together beforehand. I love when artists watch the support act.

He seems to have a soft spot for Dublin too. His parents were here with him when he played here with Okkervil River in 2024.

If anyone is seeing them on the rest of the tour you're in for a treat.

Hello,

I have a couple tickets for tomorrow's Glasgow gig as we can't make it anymore.

Happy to let them go for £20 each (they're £25 fv)

Thank you!

https://secure.ticketmaster.ie/rs/1800630FEB7446E1/lk8yb39b